Register Company Hong Kong - Access to Asian Markets on Favorable Terms.

Yes. Incorporation, appointment of the company secretary, and maintenance of statutory registers can be handled remotely, while fintech providers may complete video identification within several days. Traditional banks often require a personal visit to open an account with full banking facilities. Many clients combine this with a trip to their manufacturing partners. We recommend the appropriate option based on the company’s profile.

Turnkey incorporation starts from $1,800, including Business Registration, a licensed company secretary, and a registered address for the first year. Packages that include assistance with opening a bank account start from $3,200. Renewals start from $1,500 per year. The mandatory audit is priced according to transaction volume, starting from $800 for companies with limited activity.

Profits tax applies to profits arising in or derived from Hong Kong: 8.25% on the first HKD 2 million and 16.5% on the excess. Profits arising from sources outside Hong Kong may qualify for a 0% tax rate, subject to the applicable conditions. There is no VAT, capital gains tax, or withholding tax on dividends. Before incorporation, we assess the source of profits and the applicable tax rules.

It is a factual assessment rather than a formal checkbox. The IRD examines where contracts are negotiated and performed, where suppliers and customers are located, and where the relevant business activities are carried out. Trading activities genuinely conducted outside Hong Kong may qualify for the exemption. Supporting evidence includes contracts, correspondence, travel records, and accounting documentation.

Yes. Hong Kong companies are generally required to have their financial statements audited annually and file audited accounts. The availability of simplified reporting for companies meeting the relevant criteria does not generally remove the audit requirement. Properly maintained accounting records support timely preparation for the audit.

Fintech providers, including Airwallex and Statrys, may open multi-currency accounts for newly incorporated companies within several days, subject to their onboarding procedures. Traditional banks generally apply more extensive requirements regarding economic substance and the nature of transactions and may require a personal visit. We consider both options in parallel based on the company’s profile.

Every Hong Kong company must appoint a company secretary who meets the applicable legal requirements. Where the secretary is a professional corporate service provider, the TCSP licensing requirements apply. The secretary is responsible for maintaining statutory registers and handling required corporate filings.

Yes. Hong Kong continues to play an important role in trade with mainland China through CEPA arrangements, established banking infrastructure, and logistics links with the Greater Bay Area. Its legal system also provides a familiar contractual framework for international businesses.

Singapore provides audit exemptions for certain categories of small companies, has a strong business reputation and a significant position in Southeast Asia, and has a headline corporate tax rate of 17%. Hong Kong offers two-tier profits tax rates, no VAT and lower ongoing maintenance costs but requires annual audits. The appropriate jurisdiction depends on the company’s structure and business activities.

With a complete KYC package, incorporation in Hong Kong usually takes several days and, in some cases, can be completed in approximately 48 hours. A fintech account may be opened within the following week. Banking procedures and preparation of documents supporting the source of profits can proceed in parallel. From the initial consultation to issuing invoices, the process typically takes less than two weeks.